A master's thesis at the College of Education for Humanities, University of Basra, examined the "Spatial Variation in the Level of Desire to Consume Certain Agricultural Products in Shatt Al-Arab District."
The thesis, presented by student Mohammed Mahdi Fakher, aimed to determine the level of desire to consume specific agricultural products, assess the contribution of various supply sources, and identify the variables influencing individuals' desire to consume these products in the Shatt Al-Arab district. The study comprised three chapters, framed by an introduction and a conclusion. The first chapter addressed the factors influencing consumption desire—specifically economic, natural, and social factors—across three sections. The second chapter focused on the sources of agricultural products, divided into two sections: the first covered local and foreign product origins, while the second examined the channels through which households obtain these products. The third chapter analyzed the spatial relationship between the level of consumption desire and the demographic characteristics of consumers. The study concluded that the level of desire varies according to economic, natural, and social variables; results indicated that income level and family size were among the primary determinants of consumption desire. Natural factors—such as climate and the nutritional value of products—also played a role in shaping personal preferences, alongside variables including gender and age composition, environmental distribution, family size, educational attainment, and household income. The study recommends supporting nutritional awareness programs to boost the desire for agricultural products and emphasizes the importance of agricultural and commercial planning to increase the share of these products in overall food consumption
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